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BV58 XRK

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,244 mi
Last recorded154,244 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 XRK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 154,244 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 148,081 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 143,702 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 143,702 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 137,951 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split /worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2019 137,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split /worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2018 128,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 122,935 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,310 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,198 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 106,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,519 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,076 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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BV58 XRK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV58 XRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV58 XRK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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